Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BLOWS ROAD, LU5 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOWS ROAD, LU5 4DB.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4DB — age 44, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £396k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU5 4DB is a safe, established residential area on Blows Road, 1.1km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, LU5 4DB is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, down 18.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00088807 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4DB. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

7 sales · Mean £ 396,000

Terraced

£ 285,500

4 sales · Mean £ 292,500

Detached

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU5 4DB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.5 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils0.9 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.2 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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Lark Rise Academy

Outstanding354 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Baxter Storey1.0 km
  • Caring Cafe0.5 km
  • Dring0.9 km
  • Rack & Bone0.9 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Level Off Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Angel Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.5 km
  • Downside Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.4 km
  • The Glider0.9 km
  • United Services Club0.5 km
  • The Market Cross0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
  • SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.8 km
  • Tong Wong0.4 km
  • Lucky Corner0.9 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.3 km
  • Luton6.4 km
  • Luton Airport6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Borough Road0.3 km
  • Half Moon Lane0.3 km
  • Borough Road0.4 km
  • Mayfield Road0.4 km
  • Half Moon Lane0.4 km